Notable startup fundings for the week ending 6/8/19 featuring funding details for RapidAPI, SignalFx, Brideside, and much much more.
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Micro-learning Platform Grovo Acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand for $24M
NYC-based micro-learning content platform Grovo has been acquired by Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand, a publicly traded learning and human capital management software company for $24M in an all-cash deal. “The acquisition of Grovo helps fulfill the vision we had on day one for Cornerstone to improve access to education on a global basis. As leaders […]
The LA TechWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/26/18
Here are the latest venture capital, seed, and angel deals for LA startups for 2/26/18. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings.
Turning the Negatives into Positives During a Business Pitch
Not all business pitches are million-dollar ideas. The good news is they don’t have to be. However, in order to work with an investor there has to be trust, and that trust is only possible through transparency. This means telling your investors all of the negative aspects of your pitch. While this may seem like a daunting task to most, it can lead to a potential company’s bright future. Mark Daoust uses his own experiences with negative elements in a company and turning them into opportunities.